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Çandarlı family

The same was true for the ethnic differences; the only prerequisite for an official appointment was conversion to Islam.

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In contrast to other European monarchies, aside from the Ottoman dynasty, Ottoman Empire had no aristocracy.

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At the time, it was the second most important family after the Ottoman dynasty itself.

Cendere, Nallıhan

During the early days of the Ottoman Empire, Cendere (then callad Çandar) was an important town, and the politically powerful and wealthy Çandarlı family originated from the village.

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